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Group of residents shelters, feeds the needy and homeless

Original post made
on Jan 25, 2014

Concerned about people sleeping on the streets or in their cars during the recent cold snap, Midtown-based Neighbors Helping Neighbors provided more than 50 homeless residents with motel stays and emergency supplies.

Posted by JM
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Jan 25, 2014 at 8:01 pm

A hearty bravo to this group's efforts! So wonderful to see a successful volunteer effort to address something that matters. A welcome relief from the rampant superficiality and materialism that seems to drive so much of our area!

Posted by C.L.Taylor
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 27, 2014 at 12:21 pm

Dear Neighbors & Friends,
Neighbors Helping Neighbors is evolving bit by bit. And with more luck and your generosity and friendship, the future is bright for NHN.

How you can help:
Website - we need a website master plus someone who will maintain the site.

Face Book - we have two fantastic ladies who maintain it. But we welcome anyone else who has experience and social networking skills to make it better.

NHN - yup, we do not have tax exempt status yet! But we're working on it. So, we are so grateful to those who have given generously their 'non-tax deductible' donations. And grateful to those who will give in the future. It keeps us going.

Food & Funds - donations have been way down. We had to move our grocery distribution forward twice in January. Which meant our 130 households had to go hungry longer this month. We're hoping that the community will 'step up' in a larger way with food & fund donations for February-March-April, so these folks will get the food they need on time.
FOOD, COLD & FLU and survival items plus funds can be dropped off
Tues, Feb. 04 @ UUCPA 505 E. Charleston Rd Rooms 4 & 5 Palo Alto

Survival & Cold/Flu Kits - NHN will continue this effort as long as night time temperatures are 40 degrees or below. Check Face Book page for specific items to donate.
MOTEL STAYS - we are still short of our goal set to provide a restbite for our un-housed from the night time cold, their circumstances and for those who are ill. PLEASE HELP - CONTACT Caryll-Lynn at NeighborsHelpingNeighbors2013@gmail.com

NeighborsHelpingNeighbors2013@gmail.com PHONE: #650-283-0270
Two hours shifts, bagged lunch provided.
FYI- If you are someone who is having financial difficulties or you know of someone who needs help. Please have them contact us for a 30 min appointment during this event. Phone: 650-283-0270 or NeighborsHelpingNeighbors2013@gmail.com

Posted by C.L.Taylor
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 27, 2014 at 12:40 pm

Dear Neighbors & Friends.
It makeS me and our core team feel so good to hear from our neighbors from Redwood City, Los Altos and Menlo Park who have commented about having a Neighbors Helping Neighbors in your cities. That's our desire and dream!
Mountain View has begun to form NHN-MV under our guidance. A resident from La Honda had reached out to us. And some Sunnyvale residents are speaking with us.

So, our friends and neighbors in near by cities if you would like to learn how you can have a NHN in your city or block or neighborhood contact us for details. The need is great, let's all be a part of the solution for our middle & low income neighbors who find it difficult to afford to continue to live among us...
Palo Alto Online Palo Alto Weekly Article: Catching neighbors who fall through the gap (January 25, 2013)Web Link

Like us on face book to get more details on our programs, services and upcoming events.

We may not have all the solutions. NHN will do our best to fill the gaps.

Caryll-Lynn Taylor
Exec. Director & Food Programs Chair

P.S SUE DREMANN - PA WEEKLY - You are awesome! This is superb journalism.
Many thanks for your sensitivity to our un-housed and gap households alike.
They have noticed and I will be senting you their feedback shortly. So, glad you are in our corner.

Great job and well done! The name of the group, Neighbors Helping Neighbors is perfect. I know that many private and non-private companies make donations for various community services, but it is good to see and hear about the kind and practical gifts that are offered to those who need it most. Many people find themselves in dire circumstances now and then, and it great that there are neighbors willing to extend a hand of help during those tough times. I am especially glad that a young student could also benefit from this good work. She appreciates it now and I am sure she will never forget it.

Posted by Neighbors Helping Neighbors
a resident of Midtown
on Oct 6, 2015 at 8:39 am

NHN is a local non profit service provider for basic need and housing. We can help with life's challenges from food, housing, landlord-tenant issues to connecting you with the right programs & services that fit your needs.

Dear Friends and Neighbors.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors has evolved since this article was first published Jan 2014. In 2015, we sever many more clients.
Learn more about us,

NHN primarily serve middle income households who too often do not qualify for 'safety net' programs because of their income. NHN has no income requirement. All programs and services are free.
If you know of anyone who needs extra support Basic Needs-Jobs-Housing, NHN is happy to help. Contact Us:

For general info.
NeighborsHelpingNeighbors2013@gmail.com
650-283-0270 (No Texting, please)
P.O. BOX 113
Palo Alto, CA 94302
FACEBOOK: Web Link
NHN Events Calendar: Web Link
​We may not have all the solutions. NHN will do our best to fill the gaps.

HOUSING COORDINATOR
NHN.HousingProgram@gmail.com ​
Phone: 650-283-0270
Ask for "Relocation Packet". Best possible outcomes happen when you go prepared. Complete 'NHN Relocation Package'
include ​rental application, credit bureau, proof of income and make copies. When in doubt, or presented w/a barrier, ASK. We are here to help...